Conversations with Oday
Words by Ameera, please follow on Instagram @ameeraraida995
Ameera is one of Oday’s much-loved sisters and Amir is his nephew who he misses desperately.
Most nights I go to bed wishing I had more – more money, more power, more influence so I could help more. Sometimes the little I am able to do feels so small and insignificant compared to the enormity of the horrors that the people of Palestine, Lebanon and the Levant are facing.
Oday supports his large beloved family and a while ago I checked in with Oday as I hated not being able to donate to his individual family members. But with the charges and fees involved on both ends the donations simply spread further when going directly to Oday and he knows where the money is needed most.
However, today is a little different because Oday’s nephew turns 6 in a few days, and I wanted to share his beautiful face and his lovely mum Ameera’s words so that if you are able to make a small donation to help add a little joy to his day and send a message you can.
Amir’s dad was evacuated to Egypt for medical treatment prior to Gaza being completely shut away from the rest of the world and survival is a daily battle for Amir and his mum Ameera.
You can donate to Amir and his mum Ameera and also send a birthday message to Amir here:
Oday is my friend. At 21, he is the sole provider for his beloved family in Gaza and needs our help. Every day is a struggle for survival for his family.
To help Oday and his family please see below:
You can donate directly to his GoFundMe Account
You can donate to me at the shop.
Poems of Palestine an ebook poetry collection
Flower Inspiration Greeting Cards
You can follow Oday on Instagram @oday.7gaza, you can also follow his sister Ameera and her son Amir on Instagram @ameeraraida995
Oday also has launched an incredible relief project that you can follow on Instagram, @gap_gaza
I met Oday through Project Love Brocade a worldwide initiative to amplify the voices and stories of Palestinian people – you can follow them on Instagram @projectlovebrocade and follow others who are desperate for help and solidarity.
Thank you,
xxxLara
Beauty, hope, joy, & inspiration
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